Duranbah surf break

Duranbah surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 19 Feb 2026 AEDT
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Duranbah surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Duranbah sea temperature is
26.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Duranbah this week:

The surf forecast for Duranbah over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Duranbah in the next 12 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 23rd Feb)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 23rd Feb)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 26th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duranbah over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.8
E
2.1
E
Period(s) (?)899987678788888888899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3531313017151388117114150154183232273318264287356528758
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
10
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crossononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:32PM
1.56
10:47AM
1.78
11:11PM
1.59
11:25AM
1.67
11:54PM
1.59
12:07PM
1.53
12:46AM
1.58
12:56PM
1.38
1:48AM
1.57
1:58PM
1.24
3:05AM
1.58
3:23PM
1.14
4:29AM
1.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:33PM
0.31
4:28AM
0.33
5:05PM
0.31
5:12AM
0.36
5:40PM
0.33
6:01AM
0.43
6:20PM
0.36
7:00AM
0.52
7:08PM
0.42
8:17AM
0.61
8:08PM
0.47
9:53AM
0.64
9:24PM
0.51
11:25AM
0.59
Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35
Sunset7:28--7:27--7:25--7:24--7:23--7:22--7:22--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272525252425252425262426262425252425252325
Feels °C (?)282826252526252526262528272524242523232225
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Information about the Duranbah Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Duranbah provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Duranbah can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Duranbah surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Duranbah) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Duranbah may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Duranbah is 5 km (3 miles) from Banora Point. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Banora Point. Banora Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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